Hanzi sentence loop
代 - dài
replace, replacement (of person or generation); era, generation. Learn the character inside a sentence before pretending one square is a lesson.
“”。 代代 is a common expression.
代 in a real sentence
“”。 代代 is a common expression.Read 代 inside a short line first. Isolated character memorization is where motivation goes to nap.
Reading supports
Use these after the first listen. Pinyin is scaffolding; English is context; neither should become a sofa.
How to read 代
Click 代 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 代 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 代 |
| Pinyin | dài |
| English | replace, replacement (of person or generation); era, generation |
| Radical hint | 人 |
Short sentences you can say today
“”。 代代 is a common expression. “”。 I can make a sentence with 代价. “”。 Please read 代偿 one more time.
Common words with this character
from generation to generation; generation after generation
price; cost; consideration
compensation; to repay a debt or obligation in place of sb else
to substitute into
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 代 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 代代 and 代价 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.